Last year my university had one of its highest turn outs for rush. Many girls got cut from all the sororities that were rushing girls. That included my roommate and a good friend of mine at school. I was at a complete loss for why they got cut, particularly from the sorority we all loved and that I am now in. Many Rho Chis were at a loss for why their girls got cut and all the advice that they could offer was, "This year we had a huge turnout and it doesn't mean that you weren't liked. Try again next rush period." I've never been through rush as a sister yet, as I just got in during Spring 2004 rush, but I've encouraged my roommate and my friend to rush again. This this time since it will be informal rush in the Fall they are going to give it one last shot for the one sorority they want to be in. I hope they don't get cut as I am in the only sorority they are rushing.
I don't know if it is unpopular to rush twice at your school. At mine it is not uncommon for girls to go through the rush period twice. I would say that you should encourage your friend to try again! I know it must suck. The day I got my bid was so bittersweet because although I was happy for myself I had to watch my roomie and friend, two girls i wanted to pledge with cry.
